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Decision

UK /["/dɪˈsɪʒn/"]/US /["/dɪˈsɪʒn/"]/

Definition

a choice or judgement that you make after thinking and talking about what is the best thing to do

In simple words: A choice made after thinking about options.

Examples

  • Making a decision can be very difficult when there are many options.
  • She finally came to a decision about which college to attend.
  • His decision to move abroad surprised everyone in his family.
  • With each decision, we learn something new about ourselves.
  • The team's decision to change the plan proved to be beneficial.

Usage notes

Use 'decision' in personal and professional contexts. It's suitable for formal discussions but can still be used informally. Avoid slang when making serious choices.

Grammar pattern

make + decision

Memory hint

Think 'decide' + 'sion' like a 'vision' on your choices.

Collocations

  • big
  • crucial
  • fateful
  • arrive at
  • come to
  • make
  • process
  • time
  • decision about
  • decision on

Synonyms

  • choice
  • resolution
  • determination
  • conclusion
  • judgment

Antonyms

  • indecision
  • uncertainty

Common mistakes

  • Saying 'make a choose' instead of 'make a decision'.
  • Using 'decide' as a noun, e.g., 'the decide'.
  • Confusing 'decision' with 'conclusion'.